| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/7994 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 8 items (1 cm) |
| Object type | Papers, Photograph |
| Maker |
Basford, Claude Harold |
| Date made | 1916-1940 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 749/007/011 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Basford, Claude Harold (Corporal, b.1915 - d.?)
Description
Three official photographs relating to the Pigeon Service. Newscutting relating to the killing of a number of pigeons which had been decorated for bravery. Letter of permission from General Sturdee to Claude H Basford, allowing him to keep homing/carrier pigeons in Secon World War. Three "Pigeon Service Message Books". Blank War Establishments form for Pigeon Service. Printed card: set of 1916 regulations for Pigeon Service.